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A 7 page analysis of the poetry of African American poet Langston Hughes. The writer argues, citing several poems, that Hughes eloquently used black vernacular as well as the African American musical idioms of blues and jazz to celebrate the suffering and the beauty in black life. No additional sources cited.
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be "sub-poetic." Utilizing black vernacular language and also elements that reflected the rich inventiveness of black musical idioms, i.e., blues and jazz, Hughes poetry is, itself, the best advocate for
demonstrating that he succeeded admirably in reaching his goal. For example, his poem "Mother to Son" has as its narrative voice the words of black mother to her son.
It is conversational in tone and, despite its lyrical qualities, retains the sound of authentic language. Hughes achieves this in several ways. First of all , the lines of
the poem vary considerably in length, reflecting patterns that are typical of speech. "Well, son, Ill tell you: / Life for me aint been no crystal stair./ Its had
tacks in it, /And splinters ,/ And boards torn up,/ And places with no carpet on the floor--/ Bare" (Hughes 2100). Setting off one word, "Bare," in a line
by itself serves to not only capture the rhythms of black vernacular, but also emphasizes the word, so that the reader feels the full impact of the metaphor and what
it says about this womans life. Simultaneously, the staircase metaphor is both descriptive and perfectly applicable as it suggests what a struggle it has been to continuously "climb" up
the socioeconomic ladder in a culture that is set against her. She advises her son, not to give up, just because the going is hard, or in the dark,
or difficult. "Dont you fall now--/ For Ise still goin, honey," (Hughes 2101). With simplicity and grace, Hughes paints a picture of a woman of indomitable spirit, and unflagging will.
In poem such as "Mulatto," Hughes sings his own version of the blues, In both blues and jazz musical idioms, the musicians take turns, letting first one instrument and
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